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    Question on starting an outboard. And fuel line question(s)

    That dial is the idle mixture screw.-----Once set it should not need adjustment very often.-----I think the fitting on the hose is the wrong one.-----Turn the handle so it hits the neutral stop.----Install a new water pump impeller now.
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    1996 evinrude 25 hp oil leak

    That mixing unit and oil tank should have been thrown out years ago !!-----Do a compression test, post the numbers here.-----Install a new water pump impeller now.
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    Water pump

    Careful observation on your motor would show that it only goes on in one way !
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    Water pump

    Your motor does NOT use a copper water tube.----You must install that seal.---And that seal is shown as part of the factory kit !
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    1973 40 HP Compression

    You are looking at the " cool side " of the motor.------I suspect scoring / wear to be worse on other side.-----Time to take the cylinder head off this motor.------Post pictures of cylinder walls.
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    1963 Johnson 40hp, RK-25D

    Agreed with the above.-----I for one think that these electric shifts are wonderful , simple .----But yes inspect the wiring.----Those units require a gear oil ( type-C ) specified for use in electric shift.
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    1989 85hp removed lower gear pivot screw

    Lottery ticket time.
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    1989 85hp removed lower gear pivot screw

    Remove lower unit.----Lay it on a workbench.----Use a strong flashlight.----See if you can find the hole in the shifter.----Gently move the shift rod.-----If you get it to line up , run and buy a lottery ticket.
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    1973 25hp Johnson only reaching 5mhp

    Correct ---off the sparkplug.
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    1973 25hp Johnson only reaching 5mhp

    Start motor.----Pull one plug wire off at a time.----Report what you find.
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    1973 40 HP Compression

    Many places might have NOS on hand.-----Internet is a wonderful tool to find parts for these wonderful / simple motors.
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    1979 Johnson 9.9 Water Exiting Exhaust Relief Holes

    At idle it will spit water out with exhaust at relief ports.
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    1973 25hp Johnson only reaching 5mhp

    F R----Why do folks make all these assumptions instead of some simple testing??-----But then again that has not changed for 55 years or more.
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    1973 40 HP Compression

    Rebuilt a 74 model this winter.-----Had the new pistons / rings on hand.-----That is LOW----Needs 120 PSI or so.----IT is so easy to inspect pistons and rings.-----Remove the 2 bypass covers on the side of the block.----Look at pistons.----Will cost you $8 on gaskets.----It is a mistake to put...
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    1973 25hp Johnson only reaching 5mhp

    There is an oil recirculation line on this motor.-----But replace the fuel pump diaphragm and test again.
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    No WOT

    What do you mean by ---" forward carb linkages to not move " ??----Note----Propeller must be turned when shifting the control box with motor not running.
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    Running horrible. 1978 Johnson seahorse 35.

    Sounds like throttle plate is open too early.----Runs lean then because idle circuit does not work.
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    Water coming from spark plug hole inline 6 following overheat

    Agreed -----Replace that water jacket gasket
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    Vro fuel pump

    It is done all the time.
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    1976 to 1987 lower unit swap

    Doubt there is any damage to the upper bearing on this 3 cylinder motor.-----And the 3 cylinder does not have sealing rings on the crankshaft.
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